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11-30-09, 11:20 AM #1
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Update on Charged SEALs
More here: Sean Linnane: SCUTTLEBUTTConventional sentiments regarding Spec Opns units notwithstanding, my source this one looks like its going to blow over. The prisoner showed up with a busted lip; given the microscopic filters the pro-Islamist-bleeding-heart-liberals have set up over our prisoner handling operations, right away a complaint gets filed.
The SEALs were charged under UCMJ "Captains Mast" of prisoner abuse, then covering it up. The SEALs took their prerogative to refuse the nonjudicial punishment and ask for a Court Martial - this is what you do if you know you're right and you're going to beat the rap - and were assigned JAG lawyers.
A complaint gets filed, that means an investigation MUST be initiated - the commander has no alternative - and it doesn't necessarily indicate a witchhunt. It's just like an HR complaint in the civilian world; the process is not pleasant but it's not predetermined either. Word on the street is these guys are going to be OK.That which does not kill me, better start fucking running.
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11-30-09, 01:03 PM #2
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I talked to a buddy of mine who's a naval officer...he said pretty much the same thing (comparing it to a baseless complaint with HR in a civilian company). I'm pretty sure if those SEALs were going to tune this guy up, he would've been brought back in a couple of buckets.
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11-30-09, 01:56 PM #3
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Originally Posted by Bob Loblaw
Right. Thats called chum in Navy parlance.
SI VIS PACEM PARA BELLUM-Ex-Sheriff Martin Howe to Will Kane in "High Noon"
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12-02-09, 03:56 PM #4
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Sean Linnane: SEAL UPDATESo the word on the street is that this latest development is payback for the SEALs violating the ROE in rescuing the captain of the Maersk Alabama. The Chain of Command is asserting itself, letting everybody know what's going to happen to you if you don't follow orders.
As this was expressed to me, this opinion is based on very good, solid inside information. In my personal experience with Navy brass I have found they are very political and very politically correct. The Naval Command's reaction to the prisoner situation was so overblown and out of proportion that I somehow find this latest angle quite believable. Unfortunately.That which does not kill me, better start fucking running.
If I lived every day like it was my last, the body count would be staggering.
I intend to go in harm's way. -John Paul Jones
Hunt the wolf, and bring light to the dark places that others fear to go. LT COL Dave Grossman
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12-03-09, 02:29 PM #5
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Go figure the hand of Obama butt kissers would be in there somewhere . . . and REMF brass driving that boat.
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